Bach: Mass in B Minor - Herbert Blomstedt (2017) - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig DVD

UPC: 4260234831528

Product Features:

• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt
• Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
• Choir: Dresdner Kammerchor
• Soloists:Performance Date: Recorded live at St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, June 2017 during the Bachfest Leipzig
  • Christina Landshamer (Soprano)
  • Elisabeth Kulman (Alto)
  • Wolfram Lattke (Tenor)
  • Luca Pisaroni (Bass)
• Running Time: 113 minutes
• Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Surround Sound
• Subtitles: Latin (original), English, Japanese, Korean
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview:

This DVD captures a powerful performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor, BWV 232, conducted by the esteemed Herbert Blomstedt. Recorded live at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, the birthplace of many of Bach’s most significant works, this performance was the crowning event of the Bachfest Leipzig in June 2017. Blomstedt, a revered interpreter of Bach, leads the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and the Dresdner Kammerchor in a rendition of the Mass in B Minor that is both deeply spiritual and musically meticulous.

The Mass in B Minor, often regarded as Bach's "Opus summum," encompasses the full range of his compositional mastery. Blomstedt’s insightful direction, combined with a stellar cast of soloists and the majestic setting of St. Thomas Church, makes this performance particularly memorable. With Latin subtitles and additional language options, viewers worldwide can appreciate the beauty of this sacred masterpiece.

Interesting Facts:

• Bach’s “Opus Summum”: The Mass in B Minor is one of Bach's final compositions and is often regarded as his most monumental work, combining elements of both the Catholic Mass and Lutheran traditions.
• Herbert Blomstedt’s Connection to Bach: Blomstedt, known for his deep understanding of the classical repertoire, has a personal and musical connection to the works of Bach, particularly through his leadership of the Gewandhausorchester, which has a long-standing tradition of performing Bach’s music.
• Historical Venue: The concert was recorded in St. Thomas Church, Leipzig, where Bach served as the Cantor for many years. This church is intimately linked to Bach’s life and works, adding a layer of historical significance to the performance.
• Bachfest Leipzig: The annual festival celebrates the music of Johann Sebastian Bach in the city where he lived and worked, drawing top performers from around the world.

Track Listing:

• Johann Sebastian Bach - Mass in B Minor, BWV 232:
  • Part I: Kyrie, Gloria
  • Part II: Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei

Publishers:

• Produced by: Accentus Music in co-production with NHK

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